Stephen Puddicombe
Stephen Puddicombe is a freelance writer based in Bristol. He has written for Cyclingnews since 2020, and has covered cycling professionally as a freelancer since 2013, writing for outlets such as Rouleur, Cycling Weekly and Cycle Sport, among other publications. He is the author of The World of the Tour de France, published by Sona Books. Outside of cycling he is a passionate cinephile, and a long-suffering Spurs fan.
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European Championships: Küng retains time trial title
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Results Swiss rider gets the better of Ganna and Evenepoel
European Championships: Marlen Reusser wins women's time trial
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Results Silver for Ellen van Dijk, bronze for Lisa Brennauer
Vuelta a España: Jasper Philipsen sprints to stage 2 victory
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Results Alpecin-Fenix rider comes out on top with Roglic remaining in race lead
Vuelta a España: Primoz Roglic wins opening time trial in Burgos
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Results Defending champion takes first leader's jersey
Vuelta a Burgos: Juan Sebastian Molano wins stage 4
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Results Bardet keeps race lead
Vuelta a Burgos: Molano wins stage 2
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Results Serrano takes over race lead
Vuelta a Burgos: Planckaert wins stage 1
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Results Alpecin-Fenix rider takes first leader's jersey
Vuelta a Burgos - Essential race preview
By Stephen Puddicombe published
Preview Bernal, Landa, Bardet and Carthy headline Spanish stage race
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